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| Amanda Lindroth |
On Tuesday I posted about using a coral pink chandelier in the vestibule of my new home. One of my loveliest commenters has commented a couple of times suggesting I snag this amazing Pottery Barn Kids Lilly Pulitzer Palm Chandelier shown below they have on special for $119.00!!!! and free shipping.
On Tuesday she commented again and suggested I grab it and paint it coral pink. I immediately thought of this Amanda Lindroth room.
Not sure if I will leave it gold or paint it pink, or whether I will use it in the vestibule or elsewhere, but she is absolutely correct that at this price I have to grab it. It might be amazing in coral pink, don't you think?
OK, guys. It is shipped and en route. I have never painted a lighting fixture. But this sounds fun. So, assume I want to paint this baby glossy coral pink. Spray? Brush? Prime? Which paint? Rustoleum? My Perfect Color? Coral pink paint color recommendation? Paint everything even the electrical cord? I AM NOT DISASSEMBLING IT. I know about using painters tape to cover where the lightbulbs go.
Tell me what to do, and I will do it. My handyman Steve is hanging everything in a couple of weeks. Give me your guidance and I will get it done. I love the Amanda Lindroth example above FYI. Thank you for any tips. And I am using tiny globe bulbs. Tomorrow I will give you my two cents on dealing with ceiling fans.
I had to share this it made me laugh so hard. I moderate comments because I get a lot of spam and some really creepy comments as well. Last night I got this comment on one of my posts.
"When you remove the piece of fish make sure you rest it skin side up or else the juices will flow down and make the skin soggy."
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| Lilly Pulitzer Palm Chandelier |
I love Amy Howard lacquer in Begonia, but is it cooler than you’re envisioning? Krylon Coral Isle? FPE Cameo Azalea from the Carleton Varney line? Now you have me wanting to buy one of these chandeliers!!
ReplyDeleteThose are all great colors. Decisions, decisions.
DeleteI don't think the brand matters as much as the color, and that is something you have to decide in person. I like Rustoleum brand, but have used Krylon as well. If you are worried about coverage I'd prime it with Zinsser Cover Stain oil based primer. If the color you like is a flat finish, you can cover it with a clear gloss to get a laquered look. Kristi at Addicted 2 Decorating has great tutorials. Good luck! It's so much fun, and you will never look at light fixtures the same way again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all these tips. Very helpful.
DeleteWhat a great idea.....may I copy???? Amy Howard Begonia is a color to consider however it leans to the pink.
ReplyDeleteThat looks gorgeous. Have you used the Amy Howard Lacquer?
DeleteI bought the Pottery Barn chandelier and am having it installed in my hallway! I wish I could figure out how to NOT be anonymous ��
ReplyDeleteSince it says Gina DiGiovanni you are not anonymous. Let me know how you like it.
DeleteI figured it out as I was trying to post 🤦♀️, lol
DeleteLOL and Happy Fourth!
DeleteI think Rooskie Dooskie hits on the critical parts of painting choice. In my experience when spraying—and I do think spray is best here—it helps to have the item somehow suspended so that you can spray 360 degrees. One way I've used is to hang it from a long board that goes between two identical ladders (so rung height matches!). You'll need overspray protection rigged up somehow: plastic sheeting or large cardboard.If not Mr GG is going to have coral paint all over the garage!!! Or...you could simply ask your splendid painter to do it for you! Or, you could wait until you move in and determine if coral is the direction or to keep it in the gold.
ReplyDeleteAll good advice. Especially about splendid painter Carl.
DeleteI am seriously considering buying one of these chandeliers for my hallway. I might have to paint it in emerald green. BTW, I don't believe you have to prime the chandelier if you spray paint it. Looking forward to seeing what you do.
ReplyDeleteEmerald green sounds wonderful. Thanks.
DeleteHave you seen the pagoda shaped bulbs?? Adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes, so cute - I have posted about them.
DeleteWithout seeing it in place, if the gold finish looks good in person, I lean towards leaving it gold. Paint might mute some of the detail and it could be pretty messy. Coral can be introduced in other ways.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree, the variation of the gold finish gives it depth and patina you won't get with a one color solid paint job. Leave it gold!
DeleteAgree!
DeleteI was assuming at that price the gold finish would be sketchy, but I love gold.
DeleteI've used Krylon ColorMaster spray paint in Coral Isle on a tole bamboo pagoda fixture of my own with fabulous results. Spray paint will 100% give you the smoothest finish, and is the easiest and fastest route to get in all of the nooks and crannies and get the hanging chain painted flawlessly, etc. Resist the urge to get full coverage in the first coat and spray several light coats to avoid drips. I'd also recommend using a spray paint primer for a light base coat before applying your color. To get that high gloss finish after the coral paint is dry, use Rustoleum's Clear Gloss Enamel Spray. It will get glossier with each successive light coat.
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, thank you so much. I did not know about the Clear Gloss Spray.
DeleteOH WOW! So much to consider! I love reading the comments! Pagoda shaped bulbs? OMG! I DIE!!! Lead me to them now!!! Getting more excited for you by the minute!
ReplyDeleteI'm having so much fun it should be illegal!
DeleteThis comment made me giggle! I love to have good, clean, fun!
DeleteIt's amazing how one can find some really fun and affordable things when shopping at teens and children's stores. I love this room by Amanda Lindroth. I would be very happy in there, and the light fixture/fan she used is fabulous. I can't wait to see how your vestibule turns out.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I love it too except for the cords on the sconces. Fish them! And l love PB Kids and Teen.
DeleteMaybe you’ll get a chuckle outta this: When I first saw that Amanda Lindroth chandelier, I thought it was the most fabulous *ceiling fan* I had ever seen and immediately wasted hours down the Internet rabbit hole trying to find one. Imagine my dismay when I finally figured out it was just a light fixture. There are so few good-looking ceiling fans out there... I think Lindroth needs to add a line to her collection!
ReplyDeleteNot laughing, I did a post on how this was the most fabulous ceiling fan ever and then tried to track it down. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am posting tomorrow on ceiling fans. I agree.
DeleteI have used this fixture in a number of design projects for clients. It looks more expensive than it is and is lovely in the gold so you might want to see how the room comes together before painting it. If painting, you don't need to prime and I recommend Benjamin Moore's lacquer finishes.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it in person. I may well end up liking it and leaving it gold, but I am delighted to get advice on painting fixtures, as I definitely want to try it on something! Thanks.
DeleteCheck out this tutorial: https://www.hometalk.com/44048888/spray-paint-makeovers-you-won-t-believe
ReplyDeleteI painted mine by hand because it was 2 colors and I picked Ben Moore because it was easy to pinpoint the color from swatches. Just make sure you use painter tape and tape and prep, prep, prep. If you find a good spray color in a can, say, Rustoleum, go for it, it would be easier.
Thanks for these great tips.
DeleteI love this fixture. You can't go wrong with leaving it gold or painting it coral IMO.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing price, I can't go wrong.
DeleteI would leave it gold. I saw a wonderful home in Flower Magazine May/June 2020 and thought of you. It was a pink room with a gold palm light fixture. It looked fabulous. If I ever figure out how to copy it I will resend.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds pretty. Thank you!
DeleteI also found these palm candlesticks in gold. Hope it is not too much.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cb2.com/palm-tree-gold-taper-candle-holder/s191653
https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/brass-palm-tree-sculpture/?pkey=cdecorative-objects-accents&isx=0.0.7500
I bought both the Williams Sonoma Home pieces this week and am debating the candleholders. Thank you. Palm addiction.......
DeleteI paint my chandeliers by taping off the things that shouldn't get paint on them and then hanging it from a tree branch or on a pole between two ladders. You want to be able to raise it enough to spray from underneath and then lower it to spray down. There are some great coral spray paints out there and way easier than the paint sprayer. I'm sure with all of the choices one is close enough to what you need because it's not righ against anything up there in the middle of a ceiling. I painted my old brass DR chandelier coral whan i morphed the room into a library 15 years ago or so. Still love it and it still looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips, thanks so much.
DeleteI’m late to this party, but I have good advice:
ReplyDeleteYou should plan to disassemble the chandelier, Beth. If you’re going to all this trouble, do the job correctly. I’ve spray-painted three chandeliers, and it makes a difference to spray the pieces separately for full coverage.
Also, take photos with your phone as you disassemble so you know where all the pieces-parts go when you put them back together. Why do a half-assed job when you can do it right and make it look like a MILLION bucks? Best wishes.